Community Programs Weekly

Indiana Housing and Community Development sent this bulletin at 05/08/2020 08:15 AM EDT

IHCDA continues to monitor the situation with COVID-19 in Indiana as circumstances change and additional information becomes available. To provide transparency and customer service, IHCDA will update this list with any new policies/procedures as they become available. These updates will be provided on a weekly basis for the foreseeable future.

IHCDA Updates

IHCDA's COVID-19 web page provides a list of our actions to date, and other important information during this critical time.

Reminders for Subgrantees

Weatherization Updates

DOE closeouts due May 15.
IHCDA send guidance to the network regarding DOE PY2019 ACPU on Thursday April 30.

CSBG Updates

Award amendments for the remainder of 2020 CSBG funds have been released
Last week, IHCDA shared draft templates for the community needs assessment amendment and community action plan that will be expected as a requirement for CARES Act CSBG funds.

EAP Updates

IHCDA has not yet received an update on when the CARES Act funding might come through.
IHCDA will be issuing firm guidance concerning the ability to use LIHEAP funding to purchase technology enhancements in the very near future – please keep an eye on your inbox for that.

Telehealth basics for social work educators & behavioral health clinicians responding to COVID-19 self-paced online introductory course. It includes three modules that provide help with risk-management, ethical guidelines, service policies, social media and strategies and skills for engaging with clients online. Participants can earn two CEUs. Cost: free. Enroll here.

Charitable Advisors has joined forces with the Indy Chamber to expand the reach of the Chamber’s Rapid Response Hub. The collaboration’s goal is to address nonprofit-specific COVID-19 pandemic questions in tandem with businesses that specialize in the nonprofit sector. Click here to access the Nonprofit Rapid Response Hub.

CAPLAW Explainer on PPP Loans- The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued additional guidance clarifying how Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applicants must assess their economic need for the loan. This Newsflash from CAPLAW explains the SBA guidance.

New Resources

Additional Resources

TechSoup launched its COVID-19 Response Fund to underwrite technology hardware and tools, training and services from its growing list of resources. TechSoup also is hosting virtual workshops on managing the impact of COVID-19 on nonprofits. TechSoup’s COVID-19 Forum is an online message board dedicated to nonprofit topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, go to https://www.techsoup.org/
The Central Indiana Senior Fund partnered with The Polis Center at IUPUI to develop an annual State of Aging in Central Indiana report. POLIS identified a population measure of the risk of social isolation in older adults, those aged 65 and older, to where they lived. Learn more about the study and see a state map here illustrating the risk of social isolation in our seniors.
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) re-instituted the mortgage payment assistance program through Indiana’s Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) for homeowners, and has developed a new resource guide to help homeowners and renters avoid future eviction and foreclosure.
OSHA has released a Resource regarding COVID-19 workplace safety.
NASCSP has developed a document of Considerations for WAP Field Work regarding safety protocols when returning to production after COVID-19.
The National Community Action Foundation (NCAF) has created a video series entitled "Community Action Together ," Each episode will feature David Bradley in conversation with a Community Action Agency (CAA) from around the country to hear more about their agency's community and response to the current health and economic crises.

CDC - General Resources
CAPLAW: Coronavirus Updates for the Community Action Network
Community Action Partnership: Guidance & Resources for Managing Coronavirus Risks
Indiana State Department of Health: Coronavirus Home
Governor Holcomb: Executive Orders

COVID-19 and Census 2020

Agencies are encouraged to continue outreach to ensure their clients are counted in the 2020 Census. Given the impact that COVID-19 is having on in-person interactions, agencies should direct their clients to the online questionnaire here: https://my2020census.gov/. Additional resources related to the Census can be found below:

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